drone swarms
Coverage of drone swarms in the Nexus archive.
- Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers?
Aircraft carriers remain a symbol of military might despite advancements in drone swarms and stealth submarines. China is building its fourth aircraft carrier at a Dalian shipyard, while other countries like France, Turkey, India, and Japan also invest in these warships.
- Chinese scientists create ‘kill-them-all’ algorithm for drone warfare
Chinese scientists from northwestern China have developed the HG-STR algorithm, enabling fixed-wing drone swarms to autonomously destroy all enemy targets in jammed and vision-blocked environments. The algorithm claims 100% effectiveness in eliminating every target under such conditions.
- Former CIA chief Petraeus says drone swarms are the next danger — and growth opportunity
Former CIA director David Petraeus warns that drone swarms will pose a major security threat while also creating significant growth opportunities in the defense sector over the next decade.
- Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses
The Pentagon is requesting a massive $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in FY2027, a sharp increase from $225 million in FY2026, driven by the growing threat of cheap, AI-enabled drones overwhelming U.S. defenses in conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East. The shift reflects a strategic pivot toward large-scale, coordinated drone swarms to counter and deploy low-cost systems.